Miami Dolphins in Partnership with 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project Hosts FOOTBALL UNITES™ Wilson Scholar Academic Signing Ceremony at Hard Rock Stadium
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Miami Dolphins in Partnership with 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project Hosts FOOTBALL UNITES™ Wilson Scholar Academic Signing Ceremony at Hard Rock Stadium
Miami – The Miami Dolphins FOOTBALL UNITES™ program partnered with the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project to host the Wilson Scholar Academic Signing Ceremony at Hard Rock Stadium. At the event, 47 Wilson Scholars announced and signed with the colleges they will be attending in addition to receiving computers for their academic studies on Tuesday, May 28. Miami Dolphins players Jerome Baker and Jonathan Woodard were in attendance to commemorate the second Academic Signing Ceremony that the Miami Dolphins have hosted as part of a long-term partnership with the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project through FOOTBALL UNITES™.
“The Dolphins have been super partners with us ever since I was a school principal and with Stephen Ross we have upped the involvement and the partnership,” Congresswoman Frederica S Wilson said. “I am so proud to be in partnership with the Miami Dolphins. I am proud of what they do for this community, I am proud of what they do for our children, our boys and we are all a part of FOOTBALL UNITES™.”
This event is a follow up to the FOOTBALL UNITES™ Police and Youth Conference in which hundreds of high school students of the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project joined law enforcement from jurisdictions throughout South Florida in a conference setting designed to promote positive interaction between youth and law enforcement.
“We are honored to be part of this event with the 5000 Roles Models of Excellence Project that celebrates, supports and recognizes our South Florida youth,” Miami Dolphins Senior Vice President of Communications & Community Affairs Jason Jenkins said. “The Miami Dolphins Organization has a strong commitment and investment toward education and we are utilizing our platform to impact and inspire these young men as they embark on their journey to college.”
As part of the organization’s goal to level the playing field through the power of teamwork to inspire a healthier, more educated and united South Florida community, the team tapped 5000 Role Models of Excellence as one of its 2019 community partners and programs for FOOTBALL UNITES™. Through continued preexisting programming in addition to incorporating 5000 Role Models of Excellence into FOOTBALL UNITES™ programming, these social justice initiatives have impacted over 10,000 role model youth.
The team’s social justice initiative of FOOTBALL UNITES™ has a goal to be inclusive of the diversity and aware of the intersections that make up South Florida, uniting groups of different races, genders, sexual orientations, identities, abilities and faith around the power of football. These programs connect to the NFL’s Inspire Change platform, showcasing the collaborative efforts of players, owners and the league to create positive change in communities across the country and work with RISE – the Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality — to eliminate racial discrimination, champion social justice and improve race relations.
Miami Dolphins Host Monarch High School at OTA Practice
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Miami Dolphins Host Monarch High School at OTA Practice
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today hosted the Monarch High School football team at their Organized Team Activity (OTA) practice. The team was given a tour of the Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University and heard from Miami Dolphins Youth Programs Ambassador and alum Twan Russell about overcoming adversity. The Monarch football team also had the opportunity to watch the Dolphins practice and meet with current players on the field.
“It was a really great experience for the team; they really enjoyed it. Being out here, seeing the sport, it’s awesome that the Dolphins are giving back,” Monarch High School Head Football Coach Dante Lombardi said. “The hustle at this level really shows that’s what we need to do as a team, so that’s something that we can emphasize.”
“Twan talked about how no matter your circumstances or situation, you can still keep pushing and find a way. It doesn’t really matter if you’re a female like me or if you’re short or tall or slower than others, you can still find a way,” Monarch High School junior free safety Amarii Scarlett said. “It was really inspiring, because the pros don’t really look at you as amateurs, they look at you as one of them and they try to help you out. I really liked bonding with the team.”
As part of the Miami Dolphins’ commitment to the development of high school and youth football, the team will host high school teams from Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties at the team’s offseason practices. The team visits are a targeted effort to recognize, inspire and increase football participation through personal connections centered on the positive character building aspects of playing the game.
The Junior Dolphins program encourages youth players and coaches to teach, learn and play football in a fun and safe environment. The Junior Dolphins program is designed to give kids access to learn the fundamentals of football using the NFL’s top resources. To grow the game, the Junior Dolphins program will work to educate coaches, parents and youth on the health and safety of football with a strong emphasis on character development. Junior Dolphins is building the next generation of Dolphins Fans.
This event is one of the DolphinsHuddlefor100 service projects as part of the NFL’s 100th celebration. The NFL has invited fans, players, clubs and employees to join Huddle for 100, an effort to inspire 1 million people to volunteer 100 minutes of their time to make meaningful contributions to their communities. These activities connect to the Miami Dolphins “Teamwork at Work” initiative to level the playing field through the power of teamwork to inspire a healthier, more educated and united South Florida community. For more information on the NFL Huddle and to see volunteer opportunities with the Dolphins, visit https://www.miamidolphins.com/community/specialteams.
Miami Dolphins in Partnership with Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau Host Fifth FOOTBALL UNITES™ Cultural Tour
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Miami Dolphins in Partnership with Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau Host Fifth FOOTBALL UNITES™ Cultural Tour
Clewiston, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins in partnership with the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau on Friday, May 24, hosted their fifth FOOTBALL UNITES™ Cultural Tour in an effort to experience historical locations throughout South Florida. Dolphins players Chris Lammons, Jamiyus Pittman, Kenny Stills and Durval Neto Queiroz, alumni Donald Brown and Nat Moore, as well as Dolphins cheerleaders and staff spent the day with local youth, community leaders and law enforcement to understand the richness and diversity of the Seminole Tribe throughout the Everglades.
“It was an amazing experience to connect and learn more about the Seminole culture with our FOOTBALL UNITES™ community partners,” Miami Dolphins Senior Vice President of Communications & Community Affairs Jason Jenkins said. “South Florida has a deep history and the hope is that these educational experiences will bring us closer together.”
The tour began with a visit to the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum followed by a tour of the Big Cypress Reservation where the team sampled traditional foods from the Seminole Tribe of Florida. The tour concluded with an exploration of the Billie Swamp Safari where the group participated in an airboat tour.
“The Seminole Tribe of Florida values and appreciates the efforts of the Miami Dolphins to bring people in our community together through building a greater understanding of the diverse cultures in our region. The Big Cypress Seminole Reservation, home to the Tribe’s Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum and Billie Swamp Safari attraction, is the perfect place to learn more about the history and culture of the Seminoles,” Seminole Tribe of Florida Spokesperson Gary Bitner added.
As part of the organization’s goal to level the playing field through the power of teamwork to inspire a healthier, more educated and united South Florida community, Dolphins Owner Stephen Ross and Dolphins players created the FOOTBALL UNITES™ program as a way to bring positive social change. The Dolphins organization believes it is important to be inclusive of the diversity and aware of the intersections that make up South Florida, uniting groups of different races, genders, sexual orientations, identities, abilities and faith around the power of football. These programs connect to the NFL’s Inspire Change platform, showcasing the collaborative efforts of players, owners and the league to create positive change in communities across the country and work with RISE – the Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality – to eliminate racial discrimination, champion social justice and improve race relations.
Information on the FOOTBALL UNITES™ program can be found here. To learn more about RISE, visit here. Fans can join the conversation with the NFL’S Inspire Change program by clicking here.
Miami Dolphins Host Boyd Anderson High School at OTA Practice
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May 24, 2019
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Miami Dolphins Host Boyd Anderson High School at OTA Practice
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins yesterday hosted the Boyd Anderson High School football team at their Organized Team Activity (OTA) practice. The team was given a tour of the Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University and heard from Miami Dolphins Youth Programs Ambassador and alum Twan Russell about believing in oneself. The Boyd Anderson football team also had the opportunity to watch the Dolphins practice and meet with current players on the field. Following practice, the athletes had lunch provided by Publix.
“The kids got to see pro athletes doing what they want to do eventually. It was an eye opener for them,” Boyd Anderson High School Head Football Coach Dorian Gray said. “Twan talked about how football takes sacrifice. It’s not always about the biggest in the fight, but the person with the most heart. I’m hoping they take away that they have to have more heart playing this game.”
“It was a great experience for me and my teammates to watch and see how practice is for them and how we should practice. Everything should be fast, everybody should clap up for anything – good, bad, first downs, all of that,” Boyd Anderson High School junior wide receiver Jevon Louis said.
As part of the Miami Dolphins’ commitment to the development of high school and youth football, the team will host high school teams from Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties at the team’s offseason practices. The team visits are a targeted effort to recognize, inspire and increase football participation through personal connections centered on the positive character building aspects of playing the game.
The Junior Dolphins program encourages youth players and coaches to teach, learn and play football in a fun and safe environment. The Junior Dolphins program is designed to give kids access to learn the fundamentals of football using the NFL’s top resources. To grow the game, the Junior Dolphins program will work to educate coaches, parents and youth on the health and safety of football with a strong emphasis on character development. Junior Dolphins is building the next generation of Dolphins Fans.
This event is one of the DolphinsHuddlefor100 service projects as part of the NFL’s 100th celebration. The NFL has invited fans, players, clubs and employees to join Huddle for 100, an effort to inspire 1 million people to volunteer 100 minutes of their time to make meaningful contributions to their communities. These activities connect to the Miami Dolphins “Teamwork at Work” initiative to level the playing field through the power of teamwork to inspire a healthier, more educated and united South Florida community. For more information on the NFL Huddle and to see volunteer opportunities with the Dolphins, visit https://www.miamidolphins.com/community/specialteams.
Miami Dolphins Rookies join FOOTBALL UNITES™ to Announce Expanded Partnership with Special Olympics Florida
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May 23, 2019
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Miami Dolphins Rookies join FOOTBALL UNITES™ to Announce Expanded Partnership with Special Olympics Florida
Miami Gardens, Fla. –The Miami Dolphins FOOTBALL UNITES™ program, under the organization’s “Teamwork At Work” initiative, announced a partnership with Special Olympics Florida on a series of initiatives designed to promote inclusion and acceptance on Wednesday, May 22. To kick-off the partnership, the entire 2019 Miami Dolphins rookie class joined 95 athletes of Special Olympics South Florida in addition to FOOTBALL UNITES™ law enforcement partners from South Florida jurisdictions including Davie Police Department, Fort Lauderdale Police Department, Miami Gardens Police Department, North Miami Beach Police Athletic League and North Miami Police Athletic League, to participate in a day of games and activities.
“Special Olympics Florida is an incredible organization that embodies the FOOTBALL UNITES™ mission of uniting groups of different races, genders, sexual orientations, identities, abilities and faith around the power of football,” Miami Dolphins Senior Vice President of Communications & Community Affairs Jason Jenkins said. “We want to level the playing field for these amazing athletes and are excited about using our platform to make a positive impact in their lives.”
To announce the partnership, the Dolphins expanded their inclusive football clinic and hosted Unified Flag Football Teams from across South Florida to participate while using the opportunity to promote the Special Olympics Fit 5 initiative. Fit 5 is based on the three simple goals of exercising five days per week, eating five total fruits and vegetables per day, and drinking five bottles of water per day. Current Dolphins players and FOOTBALL UNITES™ partners served as coaches and referees.
“Stephen Ross’ vision for a more united and inclusive community reflects the core of Special Olympics Florida’s values,” Special Olympics Florida President & CEO Sherry Wheelock said. “Special Olympics spreads compassion and acceptance in a way that helps unite communities. Together we can awaken everyone and every community to embrace each person’s common humanity. This vision of inclusion starts at the local level. Special Olympics Florida, 54,000 athletes strong, is truly proud to partner with the Miami Dolphins through the FOOTBALL UNITES™ program, as we believe sports can change attitudes by bringing people together regardless of ability or disability in a very special way.”
The Dolphins also will host the Special Olympics South Florida Youth Summit to promote inclusive activities and educational leadership opportunities. In addition, the organization will continue to host the Law Enforcement Torch Run at Hard Rock Stadium. Furthermore, participants in Special Olympics Florida will be fully integrated into FOOTBALL UNITES™ programming, including The Captains Program, Cultural Tours and CommUNITY Tailgates.
“I appreciate the Miami Dolphins helping build a healthy unified generation by supporting people with unique abilities coming together to train and compete on the same team” Special Olympics Florida Athlete and Health Messenger Daniel Fundora added.
Special Olympics Florida was founded in 1972 and is an affiliate of Special Olympics, Inc. which is headquartered in Washington D.C. Special Olympics Florida serves more than 50,000 athletes, including more than 15,000 participants in South Florida (Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties) offering 24 sports. For more information, click here.
As part of the Dolphins’ “Teamwork at Work” platform to level the playing field through the power of teamwork to inspire a healthier, more educated and united South Florida community, Dolphins Owner Stephen Ross and Dolphins players created the FOOTBALL UNITES™ program as a way to bring positive social change. The Dolphins organization believes it is important to be inclusive of the diversity and aware of the intersections that make up South Florida, uniting groups of different races, genders, sexual orientations, identities, abilities and faith around the power of football. These programs connect to the NFL’s Inspire Change platform, showcasing the collaborative efforts of players, owners and the league to create positive change in communities across the country and work with RISE – the Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality – to eliminate racial discrimination, champion social justice and improve race relations.
Information on the FOOTBALL UNITES™ program can be found here. To learn more about RISE, visit here. Fans can join the conversation with the NFL’S Inspire Change program by clicking here.
Miami Dolphins and Baptist Health South Florida Donate Equipment to the Miami Beach Senior High School Football Team and Girls Flag Football Team as Part of the Junior Dolphins Donation Program
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Miami Dolphins and Baptist Health South Florida Donate Equipment to the Miami Beach Senior High School Football Team and Girls Flag Football Team as Part of the Junior Dolphins Donation Program
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins and Baptist Health South Florida yesterday surprised the Miami Beach Senior High School football team and girls flag football team with equipment to help create a safer and healthier environment for their programs. The donated equipment included Junior Dolphins and Baptist Health branded shirts, tackling dummies, a sled, weights, uniforms, cleats, backpacks and Gatorade product. Miami Dolphins Chairman of the Board/Managing General Partner Stephen Ross is an alum of the school.
The team had the opportunity to hear from Miami Dolphins Senior Vice President of Special Projects, Alumni Relations and Advisor to CEO and alum Nat Moore about teamwork. Deputy Chief Rick Clements, Detective Christopher Mitchell, Detective Shantell Mitchell, School Resource Officer Jimmy Gotsis and Public Information Officer Ernesto Rodriguez from the Miami Beach Police Department, a Miami Dolphins FOOTBALL UNITES™ community partner, and Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute Physical Therapist Fernando Vega also were on hand for the donation.
“I’m so excited about what the Dolphins and Baptist Health have done. They’re doing some incredible things and this is one of them,” Miami Beach Senior High School Head Football Coach Aaron Harris said. “With the tackling dummy, it promotes safer football and tackling.”
“It was really a blessing. Especially the sled for o-lineman, they need it the most,” Miami Beach Senior High School sophomore defensive player Kamal Jackson said.
“It was nice for them to donate to us; we really need it,” Miami Beach Senior High School senior center Ashley Santos said. “Everything Nat said touched us. It’s not only you, you have other teammates and you always work as a team no matter what”
This is the seventh Junior Dolphins Equipment Donation this year. The Dolphins also made a donation to Pahokee High School, Felix Varela Senior High School, Stranahan High School and Ronald W. Reagan Doral High School in April and South Broward High School and Santaluces Community High School in May.
The Junior Dolphins program encourages youth players and coaches to teach, learn and play football in a fun and safe environment. The Junior Dolphins program is designed to give kids access to learn the fundamentals of football using the NFL’s top resources. To grow the game, the Junior Dolphins program will work to educate coaches, parents and youth on the health and safety of football with a strong emphasis on character development. Junior Dolphins is building the next generation of Dolphins Fans.
This event is one of the DolphinsHuddlefor100 service projects as part of the NFL’s 100th celebration. The NFL has invited fans, players, clubs and employees to join Huddle for 100, an effort to inspire 1 million people to volunteer 100 minutes of their time to make meaningful contributions to their communities. These activities connect to the Miami Dolphins “Teamwork at Work” initiative to level the playing field through the power of teamwork to inspire a healthier, more educated and united South Florida community. For more information on the NFL Huddle and to see volunteer opportunities with the Dolphins, visit https://www.miamidolphins.com/community/specialteams.
Miami Dolphins sign Washington
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Miami Dolphins sign Washington
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed defensive tackle Adolphus Washington and waived linebacker James Burgess.
Washington is entering his fourth NFL season and has appeared in 35 games with 21 starts during his career. He’s totaled 62 tackles (38 solo), 4.5 sacks and three passes defensed. Washington originally entered the NFL as a third-round pick (80th overall) by Buffalo in the 2016 NFL draft and played for the Bills from 2016-18. He also appeared in four games with Cincinnati in 2018.
Burgess re-joined the Dolphins as a practice squad signee on Dec. 4, 2018. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Miami on May 6, 2016. Burgess has played in 17 career games with 11 starts, all for Cleveland. He’s totaled 77 career tackles (49 solo), four sacks, three passes defensed and one forced fumble.
| Name |
Pos. |
Hgt. |
Wgt. |
Birthdate |
Exp. |
College |
Hometown |
Acq. |
| Adolphus Washington |
DT |
6-4 |
295 |
11/24/92 |
4 |
Ohio State ’16 |
Cincinnati, Ohio |
FA, ‘19 |
Miami Dolphins Host Hialeah Senior High School at OTA Practice
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Miami Dolphins Host Hialeah Senior High School at OTA Practice
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins yesterday hosted the Hialeah Senior High School football team at their Organized Team Activity (OTA) practice. The team was given a tour of the Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University and heard from Miami Dolphins Youth Programs Manager and alum Troy Drayton about being resilient and making the most of their opportunities. The Hialeah football team also had the opportunity to watch the Dolphins practice and meet with current players on the field. Following practice, the athletes had lunch provided by Publix.
“Watching practice, how fast paced it is, it’s something that we preach at the high school level, so it’s nice to come out here so the kids can see it themselves that we’re actually doing what the pros are doing,” Hialeah Senior High School Head Football Coach Gary Sanchez said.
“This was a great experience for us, because we got to see a lot of players who made it out of where they’re from and we saw something that can help us get better,” Hialeah Senior High School sophomore quarterback Jaylon Tolbert said.
As part of the Miami Dolphins’ commitment to the development of high school and youth football, the team will host high school teams from Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties at the team’s offseason practices. The team visits are a targeted effort to recognize, inspire and increase football participation through personal connections centered on the positive character building aspects of playing the game.
The Junior Dolphins program encourages youth players and coaches to teach, learn and play football in a fun and safe environment. The Junior Dolphins program is designed to give kids access to learn the fundamentals of football using the NFL’s top resources. To grow the game, the Junior Dolphins program will work to educate coaches, parents and youth on the health and safety of football with a strong emphasis on character development. Junior Dolphins is building the next generation of Dolphins Fans.
This event is one of the DolphinsHuddlefor100 service projects as part of the NFL’s 100th celebration. The NFL has invited fans, players, clubs and employees to join Huddle for 100, an effort to inspire 1 million people to volunteer 100 minutes of their time to make meaningful contributions to their communities. These activities connect to the Miami Dolphins “Teamwork at Work” initiative to level the playing field through the power of teamwork to inspire a healthier, more educated and united South Florida community. For more information on the NFL Huddle and to see volunteer opportunities with the Dolphins, visit https://www.miamidolphins.com/community/specialteams.
